Museums

Unlike Colonial Williamsburg, Shepherdstown and the surrounding area are not fixed at a place in time, and there are many of interesting places to visit reflect specific interests not associated with the Civil or Revolutionary Wars. In addition to the sites in town, there are several railroad museums, an aviation museum and a discovery museum for the kids within an easy drive of Shepherdstown.

Little House

The smallest house in Shepherdstown, this supersized doll house was a Shepherd College project. Completed in 1929, the two-story “house” has five rooms and measures 10 feet high by 9-1/2 feet wide, with 5 1/2 foot ceilings. It was built so student teachers could observe children playing in the laboratory setting.

Shepherdstown, WV

Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum

This is the last remaining trolley station in Washington County, built in 1902 and used until 1938 when the trolleys stopped running.

301-432-7030
Boonsboro, MD (10 miles)

Bowman House

The Bowman House is typical of log houses built in Western Maryland during the first half of the nineteenth century. It offered open hearth cooking, herb garden, candle making, and house tours.

301-432-8410
Boonsboro, MD (10 miles)

Discovery Station

This hands-on learning museum includes exhibits that promote science, technology and history through displays and programs that are both educational and entertaining.